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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.

IT contractors may want to check their credit rating

IT contractors better make sure their finances are in good order following the news that an increasing number of companies are looking into the financial past of freelance workers before offering them a contract.

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HMRC prosecutes tax evading IT contractor

IT contractors should be aware that HMRC will track down anybody it believes could be guilty of tax evasion as a Scottish consultant found to his cost recently.

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Korea delivers blow to UK’s renewable energy plans

We’ve heard a lot recently about new opportunities for contractors in the renewable energy sector. However, there was a bit if bad news last week as a Korean company decided to suspend its plans to invest in the UK’s wind industry.

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Employment is up but small businesses still need more support

The latest employment statistics, released by the ONS last week, showed a 0.1% decrease in the unemployment rate.

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Shale gas and North Sea wind spell opportunities for contractors

Despite the fact that it’s freezing and extremely windy, the North Sea should be looking particularly appealing to umbrella company contractors with skills in offshore wind technology.

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